• Job Description

  Req#: 4407549
  This recruitment is authorized as Promotional and Open Competitive, with the promotional eligibility list taking precedence.
  
  The City of Pasadena is currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Management Analyst IV in the newly created Rent Stabilization Department who will provide department-wide advanced analytical, professional, and technical administrative support. This position will serve in a role that will influence and support department-wide functions in the areas of budget, finance, personnel, strategic planning, and other department operations. This is a critical, yet exciting new role to support this newly created department in establishing core business functions.
  
  The ideal candidate will have administrative management experience in a government setting and experience in leading and motivating staff. The successful candidates will have excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. As this is a new department and role, the ideal candidate will be flexible, self-motivated, and adaptable. The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the job description.
  
  
  • Budget/Financial Analysis: Prepares the annual budget for the department; monitors and controls the budget; conducts revenue and expenditure forecasting and research.
  • Program/Organizational Analysis: Analyzes and evaluates departmental objectives, programs, organizational structure, operations, and control systems; coordinates Citywide programs.
  • Project Management: Plans and directs activities for assigned projects; evaluates progress and resolves difficulties; provides project leadership and advice.
  • Legislative Analysis: Evaluates the effect of current and pending legislation on department programs and operations; liaisons with local and state officials.
  • Space Management: Evaluates operational needs for building space, equipment and communications systems; analyzes current staffing, equipment, and space utilization; coordinates the installation and/or modification of facilities, systems, and equipment.
  • Contract Administration: Researche contract services and supply needs; develops and negotiates contract terms; monitors contract compliance and provide complaints.
  • Assists in the development of goals, objectives, policies and procedures; investigates, interprets, analyzes and prepares recommendations in relation to proposals for new programs, grants and/or services.
  • Analyzes, interprets and explains City policies and procedures; confers with members of the public to explain procedures and policies; investigates and prepares reports on specific requests and complaints pertaining to departmental activities; may supervise subordinate staff.
  • Conducts research and analyzes statistical and other data; makes recommendations on administrative and operational problems, policies and procedures.
  • Represents the City in the community and at interdepartmental, interagency and professional meetings.
  • Regular attendance is an essential function of this classification.
  The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
  
  
  • Actions and Results Focus - Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment.
  • Adaptability - Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires.
  • Analyzing and Interpreting Data - Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative and qualitative data.
  • Critical Thinking - Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims.
  • Legal and Regulatory Navigation - Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Relationship Building - Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships.
  • Political & Organizational Savvy - Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries.
  • Writing - Communicating effectively in writing.
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, finance or a closely related field.
  • Four years of progressively responsible analytical or administrative experience; two years which is at the journey level.
  SELECTION PROCESS
  The selection process may consist of a training and experience evaluation, written or performance exercise, interview panel, and department-level interviews.
  
  VACANCY INFORMATION
  There is currently one vacancy in the Rent Stabilization Department. The resulting eligibility list from this recruitment may be used to fill this vacancy and similar vacancies in the future.
  
  Candidates selected for this position are subject to a one year probationary work period. Possession of or ability to obtain a Class C California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record, may be required for some assignments.

• About the company

  Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, 11 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

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